Hyperhidrosis Treatment: Q&A
Ask a QuestionBotox for Hyperhidrosis - Didn't Work for Me 3 Times. Why?
I had my first injections about 2 yrs ago and they didn't work. I then had my second set about 5 months later and still it didn't work. I had my second set 3 days ago and I'm still sweating. I believe my first 2 injection i got a total of 24 injections and the last time I had a total of 40. What's going on? Why didn't it work? Also how I think I have a resistant bacteria under my arms because nothing gets rid of the odor and its over powering. Is there anything I can do for that?
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Botox failure for hyperhydrosis
Three strikes and you are out. Cellulaze Sidelaze will treat hyperhydrosis in one treatment with immediate results, mild swelling and discomfort.
Please consult in person with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making any treatment decisions.
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Botox does not treat bromhidrosis (excessive odor) - Botox Treats Hyperhidrosis
If Botox has been ineffective, stop getting Botox injections. Assuming that you have had different doctors inject Botox, 3 injection sessions by 3 different practitioners suggests that it is not likely to work for you - even though this is unusual and not something that is observed by experienced hyperhidrosis experts.
Having said that, Botox does not treat bromhdrosis (excessive oder). Botox treats hyperhidrosis.
miraDry treats both hyperhidrosis AND bromhidrosis.
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Try miraDry
MiraDry is the answer to excessive underarm sweating. Lasting results with only 2 treatments. It is a quick in-office procedure.
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Why Botox for hyperhidrosis might not work: missing the target depth!
The injection depth for hyperhidrosis is less than for cosmetic treatment of wrinkles on the face. On the face, the muscles of expression lie totally beneath the level of the skin, and under the arms, the Botox should be aimed at the tiny, tiny muscles that control the openings of sweat glands, which are actually inside the skin more superficially.
If you had the same doctor inject you all three times, it is possible this injector was injecting a little too deep and really missing the...
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Treatment of Hyperhidrosis
If you have had a treatment failure, you likely did not have enough Botox injected. You say that you had 40 units injected total. To have a positive effect, you likely need at least 50 units injected per side for a total of 100 units.
Good Luck.
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Botox for Hyperhidrosis - Didn't Work for Me 3 Times. Why?
Regarding: "Botox for Hyperhidrosis - Didn't Work for Me 3 Times. Why?
I had my first injections about 2 yrs ago and they didn't work. I then had my second set about 5 months later and still it didn't work. I had my second set 3 days ago and I'm still sweating. I believe my first 2 injection i got a total of 24 injections and the last time I had a total of 40. What's going on? Why didn't it work? Also how I think I have a resistant bacteria under my arms...
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Botox and hyperhydrosis
Botox usually is an excellent treatment for hyperhydrosis. Although you may have a resistance it is very unusual.
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Consider surgical options for axillary hyperhidrosis if Botulinum toxin (Dysport and Botox) doesn't work
There are surgical options for hyperhiudrosis that invoive severing the sympathetic nerves thar stimulate the production of sweat.
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Botox for hyperhidrosis usually works very nicely
Botox for hyperhidrosis usually works very nicely. It can take up to 2-3 weeks to get the final result. It takes longer for wrinkle correction. There are a rare group of people who have antibodies to BOTOX and for them BOTOX Cosmetic might not work. It’s more likely that the dose you have been getting is not high enough for hyperhidrosis. You usually need at least 60 units per side and can go up to 80. If raising the dosage does not work, you can also try Dysport or Xeomin. These...
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Botox for Hyperhidrosis
Botox works wonders for Hyperhidrosis. Your response is very unusual. I recommend you return to the last physician, presumably a board certified physician, who performed your injections and be evaluated. You may require some additional injections/units to get an optimal result.
As for the odor, topical antibiotic and prescription antibiotic washes may be necessary. Again, your physician should help with these.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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